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May 21, 1993 · Cessna 120 · N2976N
Crawford, NE
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Crawford, NE
Aircraft
Cessna 120
Tail Number
N2976N
Operator
Ronald Brodowicz/Vera Virchow
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI93LA177
THE PILOT WAS ON A ROUND-ROBIN OUT OF RAPID CITY, SD. DURING A REFUELING STOP AT CHADRON, NE, HE INQUIRED ABOUT SCENIC SPOTS IN THE AREA. AFTER HEARING ABOUT A RIDGE SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT, THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WOULD PROBABLY TAKE A LOOK AT IT. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A VERTICAL DESCENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS ON A ROUND-ROBIN OUT OF RAPID CITY, SD. DURING A REFUELING STOP AT CHADRON, NE, HE INQUIRED ABOUT SCENIC SPOTS IN THE AREA. AFTER HEARING ABOUT A RIDGE SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT, THE PILOT SAID THAT HE WOULD PROBABLY TAKE A LOOK AT IT. THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A VERTICAL DESCENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:20 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 120
Tail NumberN2976N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRonald Brodowicz/Vera Virchow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-85-12 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC